Accreditation and certifications

The ABET accreditation process, a voluntary, non-governmental process of peer review, helps assure quality in educational programs. ABET-accredited educational programs must meet certain defined standards. The computer science department's Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET,http://www.abet.org. The accreditation is based on both the computer science curriculum and the process management used within the department for assessment and improvement.

The goal of the program is to proactively increase our understanding of robust IA technology, policy, and practices that will enable our nation to effectively prevent and respond to a catastrophic cyber event. This program will contribute significantly to the advancement of state-of-the-art IA knowledge and practice.

Missouri S&T is recognized as a school with programs that integrate research activities into the curriculum and into the classroom setting. As an IA research center, Missouri S&T will have the opportunity to drill deeper into much needed solutions for securing critical information systems and networks. This certification will build closer ties with the NSA, DHS, and other federal agencies with insight into academic IA programs - and reach into industry - that can support advanced academic, research, and development capabilities. The certification also allows Missouri S&T to participate in government-academia researcher exchanges.